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Calinda
My taste in literature leans heavily towards sci-fi, fantasy, and (my favorite) horror, and the latter can present some fairly murky waters for parents to let their children explore. I enjoy novels of both the standard and graphic varieties. Since those genres, and graphic novels in particular, tend to appeal to boys, I hope that I can help other Boy Mommies in their quest to find books that their little video gamers--I mean, future bibliophiles will read and enjoy. When I am not reading, I enjoy tabletop role-playing games, video games, and singing karaoke. I have a wonderful husband who lets me indulge my reading habit by sharing the housework and being a great dad to our genius kids and their faithful hound.

The Unbelievable Oliver and the Sawed-in-Half Dads

The Unbelievable Oliver and the Sawed-in-Half Dads is a story about a magician, his rabbit, and their wedding gig that goes humorously wrong. While this story at first seems entertaining, and the…
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The Mystery of the Masked Medalist (Kudo Kids)

The Mystery of the Masked Medalist follows Andy and Mika, a brother and sister duo, as they explore Tokyo while attending the Summer Olympics. These not-quite-teenage protagonists make their way throu…
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The Mallow Marsh Monster (The Goolz Next Door)

The Mallow Marsh Monster, the second book in the Goolz Next Door series, follows the monster-hunting adventures of Harold Bell and his next door neighbors, the Goolz family. This book is at times susp…
Calinda

The Drawing of the Three

The Drawing of the Three, the second novel in The Dark Tower trilogy, is a worthy sequel to The Gunslinger. The book follows the continuing travels of Roland, the last gunslinger. …
Calinda

I Am A Hero Omnibus Volume 1

I Am A Hero is a zombie apocalypse story envisioned and told in manga style. This unique cultural perspective sets it apart from the many other zombie novels on the bookshelves today. The story is tol…
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Sizzle

In Sizzle, Julie Garwood presents the reader with a story of mystery, family, and romance. This romance, however, is somewhat devoid of any sizzle, and the romantically involved characters seem t…
Calinda

The Shadow Arts

The Shadow Arts is a worthy sequel to Damien Love’s debut novel, Monstrous Devices. Even though the first book was a stand-alone novel with its own plot, this new narrative picks up shortly …
Calinda

To Hell And Back

To Hell and Back is the war memoir of Audie Murphy, the most decorated American soldier of World War II. The book is so well-written and engaging that it reads like a military fiction thriller ra…
Calinda

The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog

Hank the Cowdog has been a beloved favorite of children and parents for years, and this novel was the first in a set that has stretched into over 70 books. Hank is a lovable dog whose dedication to hi…
Calinda

The Mountain Valley War: A Novel

The Mountain Valley War brings the life of an Old West settler to life for modern 21st century readers. Louis L'Amour is known as a master of the Western fiction genre, and this book is a good example…
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The Wish and the Peacock

The Wish and the Peacock is a delightful story about the importance of family and tradition. The novel centers around the efforts of one twelve-year-old girl trying to keep her family together an…
Calinda

Confessions of a Dork Lord

Confessions of a Dork Lord is a fast-paced, humorous account of the heir of the realm’s Dark Lord, leader of the grim folk. This novel turns traditional fantasy on its head by telling the story f…
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